Simply stating that the Grand Lodge do not recognise them as such is NOT good enough.

I don't agree that the OTO is Freemasons. They are not united under the Masonic family nor is it a requirement to be in the Freemasons to be in the OTO or vice versa. I know many Freemasons that are also in other clubs such as Kiwanis, Rotary, and Lions, but I wouldn' say they are connected.